Kalkandu pongal (Kalkandu Sadam) - The name itself makes my mouth water... I love anything sweet and sakkarai pongal is my fav so was bowled out by the idea of making pongal using sugar candy(kalkandu)....And yes it turned out very delicious.The recipe is almost same as milk pongalexcluding sugar candy.

Method:

Take candy sugar(kalkandu) in a mixer and grind it a fine powder - this step is optional, you can even add it as such. Fry the cashews and raisins in ghee, set aside.

Dry roast moong dal for few mins until nice aroma rises and it is golden brown in color.Rinse rice and add it along with roasted moong dal in a pressure cooker. Add 1 and 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup milk and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles in medium low flame.